Restoration of next part of heritage trail to start mid-June
This next phase of the project is estimated to cost $400,000. The public will be able to give their input on how they want the trail to be made.
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Residents dispute Four Mile Creek Road apartment proposal
Some residents of Four Mile Creek Road are voicing strong opposition to a proposed apartment complex, sparking another debate between supporters of single-family neighbourhoods and advocates for higher-density housing.
NOTL artist seeks permission to put art in fields
Inspired by a similar project in California’s Salinas Valley, Ron Clavier’s plan calls for a series of 16-foot-tall aluminum-composite paintings. Each would depict an individual or group significant to the development of agriculture in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Longtime NOTL fundraiser sells T-shirts to support Canada and local charities
With phrases of defiance from Canadians ranging from “Canada is not for sale” to “elbows up” becoming rallying cries on this side of the border, one NOTLer wants to show his support in an overtly positive way with a new slogan of his own.
Town strikes agreement with province for Garden City Skyway twin bridges
As part of the agreement, the town of NOTL is entitled to review and comment on all future design drawings, but can’t allow any construction to happen within the project limits until the bridges construction is completed.
Traffic camera beside Crossroads school vandalized
The Niagara Region, which owns the camera, said they are working to get the camera fixed soon. The use of traffic cameras to enforce speeding, including in school zones like this one, has been met with some anger and controversy in town.
Residents debate more restrictions on vacation rentals in town
With debate around Niagara-on-the-Lake’s vacation rental industry showing no signs of cooling down, the town is going to take a closer look at the rules around short-term rentals — including a potential cap on how many rentals should be allowed to operate.
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